Padmaavat (Music review), Hindi – Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Posted by Karthik

Ghoomar‘s steady percussion is as hypnotic as Shreya Ghoshal’s vocals, though the tune is functional. Sanjay’s tune works better in Ek dil, a maudlin melody that gains from Shivam Pathak’s singing and the orchestration. Sanjay’s effort in bringing the Central Asian sound in Khalibali works well within its catchy outlook, while a similar approach in Binte dil falls flat, with Arijit Singh sounding awkward. Nainowale ne is the soundtrack’s best, with its lilting retro’ish sound and Neeti Mohan’s fantastic vocals! The traditional Manganiyar/Langa Holi song is handled with grace and authenticity. Largely mawkish soundtrack in true Sanjay Leela Bhansali style.